“Confronting the ‘Globalization of Indifference’: A Semiotic Perspective on Pope Francis’ Vision” with Prof. Paolo Peverini

Professor Paolo Peverini of Luiss University in Rome, consultant to the Vatican’s Dicastery of Communication, for a thought-provoking talk “Confronting the Globalization of Indifference: A Semiotic Perspective on Pope Francis’ Vision.” Drawing on semiotic research, Professor Peverini investigates how Pope Francis used multiple modes of communication to promote intercultural and interreligious dialogue. By examining speeches and actions—from the European Parliament to the apostolic journey to Canada—Peverini will explore the semiotics behind Pope Francis’ approach to unity, justice, and inclusion, as well as his communication style that challenges conventional norms, offering profound insights into contemporary global issues.